GWO ENHANCED FIRST AID
REFRESHER

Description of the course
Target group
  • Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields, and who will have duties to fulfil in a wind turbine environment, as well as usually being in physical contact with a wind farm environment or an offshore wind structure make up the target group.
  • Personnel that are selected by their employer to perform enhanced first aid onshore or offshore, where training according to the GWO Enhanced First Aid training may enable them to react to incidents and thus mitigate the results of casualties deriving from the identified risks.
Objectives of the course
The aim of the Enhanced First Aid Refresher Training is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from BST First Aid or to refresh current Enhanced First Aid Initial Training skills through theoretical and practical training so that participants can administer safe and effective enhanced first aid in the wind industry.

After having successfully completed Enhanced First Aid Refresher Training, the participants will have the ability to:
  • Take responsibility for administering safe, effective, and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures in an emergency situation in a wind turbine generator (WTG) environment (Ability, intermediate level);
  • Act independently in giving assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation while having particular regard for personal protection (Ability, intermediate level).
Approval



The GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher module is approved by Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
Student feedback mark
Average student feedback mark for training course GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher (Klaipeda): 5
Course contents
Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training;
Lesson 2 - Risks/Hazards/Legislation;
Lesson 3 - Anatomy and Physiology;
Lesson 4 - Incident management emergency response & teleconsultation;
Lesson 5 - Lifesaving and Enhanced First Aid using Primary and Secondary Survey;
Lesson 6 - Pain management and further possible medication;
Lesson 7 - Enhanced first aid refresher exercises (scenario-based training);
Lesson 8 - Training review.
Duration of the training course
2 days.
Price
275 EUR per person.
Certificate validity
Certificate is valid 2 years.
Training approaches and equipment:
  • Theoretical tasks with presentations and visualizations;
  • Group workshops;
  • Case studies;
  • Practical exercises in workshops;
  • Practical exercises using real life equipment;
  • Professional instructors with industry experience.

Any equipment used during this GWO training module shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the national standards in the country where the training is taking place. When working in a country where there is no applicable national standard then the equipment shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the European standards.
Delegate prerequisites
  • All personnel participating shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating;
  • Valid EFA ore EFAR certificate;
  • A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher course in the specific EFA-R training prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records.
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